Caffeine vs Methylphenidate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 20,486.3× as often as Caffeine in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Caffeine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Caffeine versus Methylphenidate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Caffeine · ╌ Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Caffeine | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11 | 225,349 |
| Items, last 12 months | 92 | 2,375,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £55 | £6,829,094 |
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